The final hour has passed. After a week of polling and passionate commenting, you’ve made your decision. Here, officially, are your 14 choices for the Jalopnik Forza Motorsport 3 Downloadable Car Pack. We think you’ll be pleased.
We know it wasn’t easy. We know you struggled and complained; we know you hemmed and hawed. This may not have been the easiest process, but it wasn’t meant to be — this is important stuff. And you, the participants in the first-ever Forza Motorsport community car-pack vote, have just made video-game history.
Check back in an hour to see the Editor-selected car that rounds out our list of 15. But for now, click through to see the 14 vehicles you, the voters, choose. We think you’ll be proud of the final result. We know we are.
Note: We’re running this as a gallery to heighten the anticipation, not for page views, so if you want to be a spoil-sport and ruin the surprise by seeing them all on one page, click here.
14.) 1986 Dodge Shelby Omni GLHS:
Yes, we’re seeing gold today as the first of four commenter golden tickets makes it in. And like the rest, the GLHS is more than deserved of the ride in to the winners circle. In case you haven’t heard, “GLHS” stands for “Go Like Hell Som’more.” This little hatchback featured a turbocharged, 2.2-liter four and Carroll Shelby’s endorsement. It could also hustle to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds. Go like hell, indeed.
13.) 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R: 2343 votes
Another double-commenter golden ticket winner! But whereas the Volvo may have been the commenter fan favorite, the Starion speaks more to Jalopnik editor history as it’s the starry-eyed ride of former Jalop contributor Mike Bumbeck. We’re proud as punch to see the Mitsubishi with a name that sounds like a horse make it in as a winner.
12.) 1992 GMC Syclone: 2371 votes
A turbocharged V-6 in a lightweight, all-wheel-drive pickup with ABS and discs at all four corners. The Syclone accelerates like a bat outta Hoonville and doesn’t mind turning or stopping. Car and Driver famously tested it against a Ferrari. Is it any wonder that people still go nuts for these things? Nope. Is it any wonder that the Syclone made it into the game? Nope.
11.) 1971 AMC Javelin AMX: 2372 votes
Another commenter golden ticket makes it onto the list of winners. AMC was just beginning to make really bad decisions in 1971, but the Javelin AMX wasn’t one of them. Bigger and more powerful than its predecessor, the AMX 401 came with a 401-cubic-inch V-8 with 335 hp. Mark Donohue drove one in the Trans-Am, which makes it OK in our book.
10.) 1984 BMW M635CSi: 2372 votes
Badged M6 in America, the M635CSi got the 3.5-liter, 286-hp straight six from the M1, retuned suspension, and a 158-mph top speed. Autobahn missiles don’t come more shark-nosed than this.
9.) 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II
: 2403 votes
An amped-up version of Mercedes-Benz’s 190E 2.3-16, the 2.5-16 Evo II was the ultimate evolution of Mercedes’s relatively tame 190E. See that insane wing? This is — you guessed it — another high-strung homologation special.
8.) 1977 Saab 99 Turbo: 2411 votes
When Saab paired the then-novel turbocharger with its quirky 99 hatchback, it created a monster. If you can stand the 99′s legendary lag, you’ll be rewarded with a healthy dose of front-wheel-drive shove. The blueprint for all great Saabs that followed, and the peak of the marque’s 1970s glory.
7.) 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500: 2411 votes
After winning forty consecutive British touring-car events, the Ford Sierra Cosworth was effectively banned from competition. The RS500 is the barely streetable, Tickford-built homologation version of that car. Gobs of power and a massive spoiler were standard.
6.) 1971 De Tomaso Pantera: 2531 votes
As Panteras go, the ’71 model is a connoisseur’s car. Devoid of the garish styling found on later Panteras, this simple Italian-American exotic looked the part and delivered the goods. A 350-hp Ford 351 lived under the rear hatch.
5.) 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo: 2742 votes
The fat fender flares, the three-box proportions, the grunty turbocharged four – the 2002 Turbo is the craziest iteration of BMW’s legendary 2002. Hefty lag and skinny tires made for seemingly endless laughs. OBRUT!
4.) 1982 Lancia 037 Stradale: 2839 votes
Built to homologate Lancia’s ridiculous 037 rally car for Group B competition. Styling resembled that of Lancia’s street cars, but everything under the skin was deadly serious. A balls-out speed explosion with a taste for blood.
3.) 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth: 3149 votes
Forbidden fruit in America, the ’92 Escort RS Cosworth was a pocket rocket of the highest order. The 2.0-liter four between the front wheels was rated at 224 hp, but enterprising tuners easily raised that number. The Cosworth’s awesomeness was only supplanted by that of the second-generation Ford Focus RS.
2.) 1982 DeLorean DMC-12: 3164 votes
Let’s be real here: The reason you voted for the DeLorean DMC-12 is because it’s the only car on this list that was ever turned into a time machine. The stainless steel body and gullwing doors add up to a relatively high curb weight, but remember: Where we’re going, we don’t need… roads. (If you don’t need roads, you don’t need curbs. Get it? Ha!)
1.) 1983 Volvo 242 Group A Homologated: 3282 votes
Built so Volvo could compete in Group A touring-car racing, this fan favorite (seriously guys, the only reason this racer made it in was because you pushed and made it happen) and double-commenter golden ticket winner finally got its ticket punched and is headed to the digital promised land. This rarest of all turbobricks sports tweaked turbo bits and European flat-hood looks. A handful were brought to America, but good luck finding one. Unless you’re playing Forza Motorsport 3. Bork.
I would really like to know how the “Most Jalopnik Car”, the ’02 BMW M Coupe, did not make a golden ticket cut.
KennyT772
Truly a sad day when the Z3 M Coupe is no longer Jalop enough to be picked in the top 15. Go ahead and sell me the one in the Fantasy Garage, I will park it next to mine.
dozerslobber
4 out of my five ain’t bad, but I am really missing that beautiful Pug…. stupid delorean…
highlandmiata
037, Merc 190e evoII, 2002, two cossies AND a Volvo – i am happy.
morphine500 – with added audi 5cyl
I am pretty crushed that the E39 M5 didn’t make it, I have to be honest.
And really? The fucking Delorean. Damn you, internet….. damn you.
JDickson87
Muscle cars got shafted
Pixelantes Anonymous
Oh please Ray… for the love of god… 550 spyder…
Adam Spano
@Brian R. Kupfer: I don’t think we’ve seen the editor’s car yet – my money’s on the 1970 El Camino SS.
Blackfoot
@Kevin-Pecoraro: I am too. But I’m happy with the list as a whole.
Ray Wert
@OldeEnglishD:
OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!
cobrajoe
YAY! for the lancia. the Starion has me positively Mystified, and not surprised the Jalops picked the Omni GLHS. I’m very sad no VWs made the cut.
ciscokidinsf
The fucking delorean? Are you kidding me?
gticlutchburn
99 turbo! FUCK YES…
99 turbo vs 242 races… POST HASTE!
Adam Spano
I’m not disappointed with this result, but the Delorean wasn’t entirely necessary, I would have loved the Lotus 11 or one of the other old racers to make it, but ah well. Nods. The vote count is also notably lower for the winners, perhaps because of the 5 vote maximum, but notably we didn’t end up with an excess of any one brand. Too bad the Z3M coupe didn’ t make it, I still watch the classifieds for a decent price on one of those.
Engineerman
THE VOLVO DID IT!!!!!! HELL YEAH!
On another note I lament the loss of the Escort RS1600.
PowerTryp Reply Master
Very nice.
Saab, Lancia, Volvo, starion, and the 2002!
And in an hour the editors will reveal that they have selected the 2002 BMW Z3 M Coupe, as the cherry on top.
Can’t believe that car didn’t make it on it’s own!
Also surprised to see the James Dean Porsche didn’t make it…is it too late to swap out the Delorean for it?
zachiatrist
Way to go guys.
MechE
no fiero!!??! Good list but I’m bummed about the whole no DB4 thing.
Kevin-Pecoraro
Both the AMX and the 037! I take back all the nasty insults and ridiculous threats (which were totally not idle; so check yo-sef). You really are good people after all.
snapoversteer ’bout to get told
Flawless win, this pack has the appropriate amount of swedes.
FjordGreenPorsche
It’s actually a pretty solid list, well done Jalopnik voters. Just, we need more French and Italian cars in here. I figure if we drop the Escort (since it’s mechanically fairly similar to the Sierra, and I’m enforcing my own Sierra-loving bias here), there’s room for each.
Maymar
I notice the lack of vote counts, and the fairly excellent selection of cars. Are we, as a group, really this good? Or have perhaps some liberties been taken with the vote counting?
Either way, I am ecstatic.
Edit: oh, it’s just the Omni with no vote count. We really are just that good.
mhlaxp
@buick61: agreed! Brilliant.
Brian R. Kupfer
I participated in all steps of the voting eventhough I’ll most probably never play with this game. I hope I helped some X360 owners making happy.
GeeHalen
Now I guess we have to wait to see which 5 hit Turn10′s chopping block…
But that’s tomorrow’s battle. Let us rejoice in these results today.
BeanBone
No worries Porsche 928, you will make it into a big time racing video game one day.
Joewithay
Lack of Fiero=lame. Perfect car for the game. Upgrading is half the fun. A little lame out of the box, but an engine upgrade, some suspension tuning and some sticky tires and it’s hoontastic.
opethium
Shame the Fiero lost, but they probably couldn’t have fit all 400 different bodykits in anyway.
thewarthogninja
wait…editor selected…..does this mean there’s still a chance for the BMW 507 to live????
Brian R. Kupfer
@zeeboid: OMNI OMNI OMNI!
rigidjunkie
DeLorean, Syclone, Javelin, and the GLHS…perfectly bizzare.
What an obtuse bunch of characters we all are.
buick61
I know I will sound like a 12 year old girl here but what the hell, “SQUEEEEEEE!”
OldeEnglishD
YESSSSSSSSS!
Brilliant list.
Bergkoenig
im exstatic about the syclone
LibertyMilk
too bad, i wanted the judge in, but hey… its a jalop worthy bunch. We’ve got a whole bunch of crazy ass cars, and a super turbo brick, so its ok
Wishes MINIs had whale tails
No ’99 M5?
Thank.Fucking.God.
oddfish
well, 3 of the 5 I voted for made it….that’s something……
Brian R. Kupfer
I love the 037, M6, 2002Tii, 190E and of course, the Syclone.
nick2ny
No Fiero?
twitchykun(lvl. 75 Yellow Fever Vector))
Dodge Omni GLHS, GMC Syclone, AMC Javelin AMX…
True car guys have won this day.
zeeboid
Holy shit! All seems to be well in the Jalop-verse.
BeanBone